Learning Disabilities Specialist
Job Description
Laney College
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Salary Range: $66,714 - $90,105/Year
Application Deadline Date: April 3, 2023
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Job Description Summary
This position is categorically funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position.
Under general direction of the Dean of Student Support Services and in cooperation with the Disabled Students Program & Services (DSP&S) Coordinator, the Learning Disabilities Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Learning Skills Program at Berkeley City College. The Learning Disabilities Specialist provides learning disabilities assessment, specialized instruction and coordination of support services for students with learning disabilities at the College.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides assessment services to students with suspected learning disabilities, using the Learning Disabilities Eligibility Model of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
• Teaches a range of skills development classes in the areas of reading, writing, math, and study skills.
• Provides class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informs students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Maintains necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
• Prepares and grades class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.
• Coordinates and/or provides services and accommodations to students with learning disabilities, as well as other cognitive disabilities such as attention deficit, psychiatric and other neurological disorders, as referred by DSP&S Counselors.
• Establishes and maintains confidential records including referral information, assessments, and progress reports; and completes required State and Federal reports.
• Selects and trains support staff including classified and student instructional assistants who work with students with learning disabilities.
• Collaborates with other DSP&S personnel to research and evaluate instructional materials, which may include assistive computer software and hardware appropriate for student with learning disabilities.
• Serves as liaison and resource person for college personnel, local area high schools, Department of Rehabilitation, and community programs servicing students with learning disabilities.
• Conducts on-going needs assessments as it relates to services, instructional programs assistive devices, etc. that are pertinent to students with learning disabilities.
• Assists with recruitment, outreach, and awareness training by conducting informational workshops about learning disabilities.
• Conducts training workshops for College faculty and staff regarding learning disabilities, accommodation services and other learning disability issues.
Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
• Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques and teaching materials.
• Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.
The Learning Disabilities Specialist is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures;
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program;
• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and district;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, depending on need;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling;
AND
Fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not limited to learning disabilities;
OR
2. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Disabled Student Programs and Services Instructor and Service Credential authorizing service to teach courses in learning disabilities.
(THE CREDENTIAL WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENURE);
(California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
OR
3. The equivalent qualifications.
(Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)
4. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications
• Master’s degree in the education of adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience administering and interpreting the WRAT-R, WIAT, and Woodcock Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery and other educational diagnostic assessment tools appropriate to community college students.
• Completion of the three-day training of the California Community Colleges Learning Disabilities Eligibility Model offered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
• Experience in working in a California community college with adults with learning disabilities.
• The ability to understand the implications of behavior elicited by a specific learning disability and the ability to understand and interpret diagnostic reports related to learning disabilities, attention deficits, acquired brain injuries and other cognitive disabilities.
• Experience working with students with various cognitive disabilities, including learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and acquired brain injuries.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and materials for college students with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and interpersonal.
• Ability to use and apply knowledge of computer software and hardware and other appropriate technology to assist students with learning disabilities.
• Ability to develop learning disability curriculum and course materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community organizations.
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